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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.08 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.08 and 92.38 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.08 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.08 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.08 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 30,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583.05/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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